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About Amber

The name Amber derives from the Arabic word anbar that refers to ambergris, a sperm whales’ secretion which in past times, was mistakenly confused with the fossilized golden-hued vegetal resins. In ancient Greek people it was well known as “electron”. Thales of Miletus made ​​experiments on it, recorded phenomena which today are classified in electricity and are the field where electron (amber) owes its properties. The Turkish word for amber is kehribar, which in turn derives from the Arabic word kahruba, which means “that which attracts haystack”, presumably due to its known properties of attracting light material, after rubbing amber on a wool garment. Amber is the fossilized resin of coniferous trees, which exceeds the age of 25 million years, it contains succinic acid and it is a source of electricity. Amber comes from molecular polymers that result the impact of very high pressures and temperatures which are produced by the overlying sediments and convert the resin to a copal first (plain fossil). After passing of millions of years, the effects of pressures and temperatures lead to the formation of amber. But there are other requirements for the creation of amber, as the original resin must be wear resistant. Many trees produce resins, but in most cases, the deposits are cleaved from the physical and biological process. Exposure to sunlight, rain and temperate extreme conditions tend to decompose most resins and this wear down process is assisted by microorganisms such as bacteria and various fungi. In order these resins to withstand for long enough until they turn into amber, they should be resistant against erosive forces or they must be produced under conditions that preclude the presence of such forces. Although amber it is not a mineral, sometimes it is regarded and is used as a gemstone. If even one of the above characteristics is missing in any fossil resins, then these are not amber, but just plain fossils known as copal. Amber has no fixed formula, because it is a mixture of resins, but its average chemical composition is C10H16O. It has a hardness of 1.5 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale that is why it is very soft and has a relatively low specific gravity of 1.05 to 1.10. Practically, amber floats in salt water. It doesn’t float at sea, but it can move for entire miles therein. Baltic amber is deemed to originate from plants Sciadopityaceae of the genus family Sciadopitys, which grew in northern Europe.

Company’s policy on amber

Please note that all our products in this category are only amber from the Baltic region and their age is over 25 million years, and some items are between 50-70 million years old. In Efhantron we do not supply amber powders or pressed or mosaics. Since they comprise together amber with chemical resins and it is not possible to know the percentage of chemical resin and natural amber that they consist of. Note that these derivatives do not have the positive energy of pure amber. We always give you written guarantee of amber authenticity.

Useful tips about buying amber

Buying amber from sellers that do not win our trust is risk; due to the fact that modern solidified resins are sold for amber. These compositions are detected only by the test of carbon 14, attesting the age of the fossil. But it costs about 2000 € and few are the ones who take this test. Thus, solidified resins are sold as modern amber, even accompanied by certificates of authenticity, since with our senses we cannot distinguish the solidified resin from genuine amber.

Differences between Amber,Kahraman and Faturan

Amber and Kahraman are the same material that is, fossilized resin of coniferous trees older than 25 million years. The differences are that Kahraman has been traced and excavated at very past times and its color is due to the oxidation caused by air and hand secretions of the previous owners while plain amber is excavated quite recently. Amber and Kahraman are different from Faturan, masticas etc. because the former are natural materials and the latter are chemistry’s products. The tradition says that some person called Faturan created imitations of amber before about 60 -120 years, with great endurance (amber is very soft and easily ruined), and are found in a variety of colors that contain a percentage of amber powder with Bakelite etc.. Additional laboratory tests showed that these old Faturan, mastics etc. contained no more than 5% powdered amber. Their value is solely due to their age and in any case they do not carry any of the properties of amber.

Properties of Amber

Due to the color, the warmth and electrical properties of amber the reputation of its protective and magical nature is widely known since antiquity. So it is not surprising that thousands of years now it was burned as incense during religious and spiritual ceremonies. While burned, amber releases a pleasant pine scent. Due to its organic nature, the color of amber often varies and depends on a) the type of the coniferous tree, b) the elements with that have affected the resin and c) the temperatures and pressures each color has accepted. Low temperatures and pressures give light shades of yellow or gold. While these are increased the colors darken and they range from honey amber to dark brown. Genuine amber is soft and warm to the touch, unlike the plastic which is hard and cool. Amber, according to tradition is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. It also cleanses the environment. Amber draws disease from the body, healing and renewing the nervous system and balancing the right and left parts of the brain. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. Amber clears depression, stimulates the intellect and promotes self-confidence and creative self-expression. It attracks happiness and love. Amber opens the throat centre, treating goiters and other throat problems. It also strengthens the mucus membranes and alleviates joint problems. Zodiac : Leo, Aquarius.

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Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

These worry beads efhantro consist of 22 antique amber beads in dimensions 8 x 12 mm /0.31 x 0.47" and a priest's bead. The total length of this efhantro is 29cm / 11.41" and its total weight is 19 grams / 0.67 oz.
All accessories are from silver 925.

The shield is decorated with the cross symbol.The cross as a symbol was used by many civilizations from the Stone Age. It symbolizes the spiritual communication between heaven and earth and the ability for infinite and harmonious expansion in both the horizontal and the vertical field

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

The shield seperator brings the OM symbol. Om is the primary sound of the universe. It consists of three sounds, "a", "u" and "m" symbolizing the three stages of life: birth, life and death.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

These worry beads efhantro consist of 25 antique amber beads in dimensions 9x15mm and a priest's bead. The total length of this efhantro is 45cm.
Sterling silver accessories and silk tassel yarns.

The shield seperator is decorated with the sanskrit mystical symbol OM in Devanagari writing.
Om is the primary sound of the universe. It consists of three sounds, "a", "u" and "m" symbolizing the three stages of life: birth, life and death.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.

These worry beads consist of 33 champaign amber beads, barrel shaped and in dimensions 11x14,5mm and a bigger bead. The total length of these worry beads - efhantro is about 46cm.
Sterling silver accessories and pure silk tassel threads.

The shield seperator brings the spider symbol. Spider is a person of Greek and Roman mythology and is considered as a symbol of creativity and luck.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. The best natural amulet, ideal for children also. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. It relaxes both the body and the nervous system. Sterling silver accessories.

**Disclaimer: The material about crystals' healing properties provided on efhantron.com is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Efhantron® assumes no responsibility for treatment or cure of any illness or disease.